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Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:54:46 +0000merveillesmarvelshttps://merveilletravel.com/2016/12/09/what-to-do-new-years-eve-in-china/Since it is only 3 weeks until the end of 2016, I thought it would be a great idea to reminisce about last year’s NYE adventures in China. This adventure was a not a very positive one though. It was still a fun evening, but it was a bit different from what we expected.

First of all, the western NYE is not really celebrated in China. There are no fireworks nor parties. Even in big cities like Beijing or Shanghai everything is very subtle and not as crazy as in other countries. I guess Hong Kong would be the best choice but if you want the experience to be in Mainland China, then Beijing comes closest.

We were actually thinking about going to Shanghai, but that was almost impossible. Thus, we decided on a closer destination, namely Hangzhou the place that is famous for its West Lake. We organized a huge group with a lot of friends who joined us. We also looked for hostels and booked a nice one which was way nicer than all the hostels we have stayed at in Hangzhou before.

We managed that everyone met up at the hostel. Quickly we got changed into our dresses and went out for dinner.
The food was amazing, but our table neighbours were very loud and rude so we couldn’t understand each other which was not very good since we were playing some chinese drinking games.
When we finished all our food and drinks and had enough of the noisy people next to us, we decided to leave and slowly get going to the place where we should be able to watch the firework.

Before and After the New Year

Our friend told us that there was a place where we should be able to see a firework display show so we went there. It was kind of far and none of the taxis would take us there because the area was closed and there was too much traffic. We didn’t want to walk there so we decided to take a taxi from another corner and they agreed to take us. It is always a struggle to find a taxi in Hangzhou, in my opinion the city with the worst taxi drivers in China I have been to.

Upon arriving, we realized that we were not the only people there, looking for the firework. It was already 11pm and everyone was hurrying through the area. It was like a maze and it was really confusing to figure out where to go. We just followed the mass and found ourselves in a round circle amidst some tall buildings. We waited and waited and sipped on our drinks all the time. It was quite freezing since we were only wearing tights with our dresses. Our feet were hurting from all the walking as well but it was only a few minutes until midnight. Suddenly, there was a lasershow which wasn’t really a show but only some green and white lasers searching the night sky. We thought the firework would follow after that but there was nothing. Everyone was waiting, looking up at the sky just to get disappointed. It was a huge disappointment and we couldn’t believe that we walked all the way to see nothing basically. It was the biggest joke of a NYE I ever had.

We were still not in the worst mood and decided to take some funny photos.

Our friend had a beauty cam app. Everyone in china has something like that :’D

Anyway, we still wanted to go clubbing which was close to the place the firework should have happened. I forgot the name of the club but it was new and supposed to be quite fancy. We ended up being seperated, some of us not being able to get passed the bouncers. It was frustrating. We were sending messages back and forth to get out and go to another club. We managed to stick together, find enough taxis and walk to Queens Club which was finally a proper club. The drinks were only a bit expensive and the dancefloor was packed but we still had fun, at least the part of the group that was left :’D Some of us have left for the hostel but we stayed 1 or 2 hours longer.

If you wanna see some typical, fancy chinese clubs, here you go:

Towards the end of the night, when we were trying to find the toilet you can see on the picture above, I tripped over a step in the darkness of the club and nearly fell right on my face if a huge chinese guy hadn’t caught me with one arm. He practically saved my life :’D I think that was the highlight of the night. It is just so nice to know that there are friendly strangers who don’t make a big deal about helping other people :)

Before left the club and went back to the hostel, we found a balloon man and bought 2 helium balloons which were sticking to our hostel room ceiling when we got back :’D

In the end it was a fun evening with a difficult start to it. So if you don’t wanna be disappointed like we were, make sure to go to an official NYE party. Your best source might be an official wechat page you can stick to.

The next morning, we checked out and still had a little bit of time to spend the first day of the new year strolling through Hangzhou. We had lunch at a fish restaurant which was extremely yummy. And then we went to the famous shopping street and looked into all the stands with touristy stuff. I bought small wooden keychains for my parents in which I could let words engrave. I wanted the man to engrave family. It consist of 2 characters so one part I would give my father and it would have his name at the back and the other one to my mom with her name at the backside.

My friends also got some wooden engraved keychains for family and friends. It is an awesome gift and I would recommend all of you to get something like that as a souvenir or a gift.

We also walked into some other stands and shops and I fell in love with some bamboo umbrellas I saw:

In the early evening we slowly had to say goodbye to the wonderful and sunny new year’s day weather and headed back to Yuyao.

It wasn’t the best new year’s eve I have had, but it was not the worst either. Plus I got to spend it with some new friends I have met for life.

So what about you guys? Do you have any plans for this NYE? Have you ever had a disappointing NYE like we did last year?

Pravac Versace. Do kada rade?
……………………Just on my way to Versace store. Are they still open?

Uvek sam volela maslinasto i smaragdno zelenu boju a ova haljina je nešto najdivnije što može prići Irininom Versaćeu. “Da je samo malo duža” i opet biram jednu kratku haljinu.
………………………….Emerald and olive green colours were always my favourite and this one is only fabulous dress that can be compared to Irina’s on the left. Again with “if only it was bit longer” but still would wear it.

New Years Eve is approaching and 2016 is drawing to a close. It’s been a rollercoaster of a year and we fully intend to see if off with a bang.

We’re hosting a masquerade ball. Picture a Venice themed night with delicious food, including a Chef’s special, dazzling drinks and guaranteed stunning views of the River Thames…

We’re hosting in true New Years Eve style, so glamour and suave is well and truly encouraged, show us your finest frocks! We’ve mixed in some mystery to your New Years Eve, so don’t forget to bring your masks.

New Years Eve is a special occasion, as we look to shake the old and welcome in the new, making and breaking pre-determined resolutions, surrounded by loved ones and family.

Tickets are available for our Upper Deck, where you can enjoy a cozy, charming and simply sensory atmosphere, we’ll also greet you with a glass of bubbly on entrance…

For drinks, we offer spaces on our stylish Lower Deck and by booking in advance, you’ll get to enjoy some exciting drinks deals…

We wanted to throw our very first New Years Eve with a twist and we know you folks have a lot of choice out there but our waterfront setting will prove the perfect environment for a Venice themed ball, a real slice of New Years escapism.

Let’s bring in the New Year, young and old, toasting good fortune to all!

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Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:00:19 +0000impressbookshttps://impressbooks.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/friday-reads-the-ultimate-winter-tbr/Whatever winter throws at you this year, our ultimate TBR has got you covered. No matter what the situation, there will always be a brilliant book to accompany you!

When you put up the Christmas tree…

Kick off December with A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. There’ll be time for some light reading later on in the TBR but while you still have (some) energy, why not challenge yourself to one of the most Christmas-y reads around. It’s quite long though so you might have to get the Christmas tree up as early as possible!

To relax after a day of Christmas shopping…

Immerse yourself in the world of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. In comparison to the blustery moors, your day of battling down the high-street won’t seem so brutal.

For Christmas Eve…

This pick has got to be Let It Snow, a collection three Christmassy romance stories by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle. With a snowstorm, pretty lights, presents and the sweetest romance writing around, what more could you want to set yourself up for the big day?

If it snows…

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis – what could be more magical? With snow settling outside your window, you can really get into the mood for some fantasy. Let’s face it, the film will probably be on TV too.

For New Year’s Eve…

Before you head out to party or commence your evening of consuming as much pizza as possible, take some time to read Kate Gross’ non-fiction book Late Fragments. Moving and inspiring, Late Fragments is dedicated to Kate’s sons as she comes to the end of her life and wants to impart some life advice. One thing’s for sure, it’ll get you re-evaluating your priorities as you enter the new year.

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Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:45:17 +0000RaynaAndersonhttps://raynaacoy.com/2016/12/08/2017-design-your-year/https://blog.englishlakes.co.uk/2016/12/08/five-strange-new-year-traditions-from-around-the-world/
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 14:44:45 +0000Tinahttps://blog.englishlakes.co.uk/2016/12/08/five-strange-new-year-traditions-from-around-the-world/https://silverangelswings.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/december-31-2016-portal-of-divine-manifestation-melchizedek-and-the-company-of-heaven/
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 14:22:33 +0000Sylvia Melayniahttps://silverangelswings.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/december-31-2016-portal-of-divine-manifestation-melchizedek-and-the-company-of-heaven/Hello my dear friends, I have for you wonderful information from Anna Merkaba. A grid, music & an invocation for 31st December 2016, if you are feeling a little disconnected/stuck, not as Joyous as you usually are, this should help. First is the messages from Lord Melchizadek & the Company of Heaven, then step by step instructions on what to do on the day…….just click on the link under the short message below and you can print out the grid/Invocation & listen to the music.

Much Love and Blessings to you all, I Love you, Namaste

Sylvia Melaynia xx

Greetings Everyone! Today I come to you with very interesting and exciting news from our benevolent counterparts. Once again we are not only given an opportunity to change the landscape of our real…

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Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:30:04 +0000Tracy Ashleyhttps://worldtourismforum.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/great-ideas-to-celebrate-new-years-eve/Ran out of ideas to commemorate the ending of 2016? If you were planning to visit Sydney and witness the fireworks heralding the arrival of 2017 just like everyone else, then get ready to be enlightened with more fun ideas in a few seconds. In this blog, I am going to introduce you to some brilliant ways that you can use for welcoming the New Year:

Fancy Evening BashWhy not host a New Year’s party right at home? You don’t need to book a huge banquet hall or invite several people. Simply pull out the best stem and chinaware that you have, get some good wine, arrange for a decent number of scrumptious food items and inform a handful of friends & family members. Rearrange your furniture pieces in the living room for creating a dance floor and pump up some good music to liven up the party.

Go For CampingAre you a diehard camper? Then celebrating the New Year’s eve with a camping trip can be your ultimate turn-on. Just invest in one of those popular camper trailers for sale in Albury and set off to your favourite wilderness spot. Prior to that, pack in enough food for breakfast, mid-snacks and lunch. Also, don’t forget to carry party poppers, glow sticks and sparklers.

A Pool PartyWhat could be a better way for celebrating the New Year’s eve other than organising a poolside party with friends or family? There would be enough room for adults and kids to frolic in the water. Moreover, tables and chairs placed on the poolside can provide space to enjoy drinks and delicious snacks. Make sure you remember to arrange a nice music playlist for the occasion too.

Pizza & TVIf you are an introvert and wish to spend quality time with yourself on New Year’s eve, don’t even bother going out or hosting a party. Rather, get some good movies as per your preferences, order a large pan pizza with extra cheese, and fleet the night away carelessly on the couch in front of your TV. Augment the occasion with a good wine of your choice.

As you can see, heading off to Sydney is not the only option, after all. But you can still keep it in your list of ideas. However, I am assuming that the ones I have given you are pretty more far-out. Anyways, no matter whatever you decide to do, make sure that you stay safe and have a great time.

WalletHub ranked “The 10 Best Cities for New Year’s Eve”. They looked at 100 cities in the U.S., and factored in things like how safe each place is . . . how good the fireworks are . . . and how much it costs.

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Thu, 08 Dec 2016 03:44:41 +0000Daniellehttps://lifeasdanielleblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/thoughts-two/There is a draft I have saved from 26 days ago that I don’t have enough passion in to finish. Maybe I will revisit it when my head is a little clearer and more focused on that topic again.

A few weeks ago was Thanksgiving, and I had this whole plan to make a post of all the things I am thankful for, but I never followed through. It felt a little manufactured, like that’s something I would’ve posted a year ago because I felt like it was what I was meant to do. That’s not the kind of stuff I like to write. I like to write stuff that comes straight from the heart, not stuff that goes from the heart, to the brain, through society’s standards, and then spat back out again.

I like these “Thoughts” posts, because I don’t really care if my words come out jumbled or a little messy, because my life’s jumbled and a little messy so it just makes sense to me.

Today I was talking to Emily about New Year’s Eve. Ever since I can remember, New Year’s Eve was one of my favorite holidays. We spent the night with family friends, talking and laughing until our stomachs hurt. I was going to title this post “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” because there’s that video of Zooey Deschanel & Joseph Gordon-Levitt singing that I really enjoy, but then I realized the whole post would have to center around that, and I didn’t like that conformity.

Basically, Emily and I started talking about old childhood memories and how things change when you grow up. If you know me personally, you know that once I begin to reminisce over the past, it’s hard for me to stop. I get in this weird mood where I wish I could go back in time and hold on to the good memories a little bit long. I used to vow to myself to always live my best life today, and to never look back on a time and wish I was there again. Somehow, in the course of growing up, I have lost the ability to be content where I am.

I thought about old friends. Friends older than middle school or elementary school. The kind of friends who are thrown at you by mutual friends of parents as soon as you popped out of the womb in the hopes that you all get along like they did. When I was younger, I wrote down my thoughts in angsty pre-teen ways. When a pencil and paper weren’t available, I would type the thoughts out on my very first iPod and keep it saved away in a document app (I didn’t want people to steal my iPod and look at them, so I downloaded a specific app that I could put a passcode on). Lucky for me, those notes were never deleted. I remembered writing this one that is related to the thoughts I’m having now. I wish I had dated them (the app didn’t automatically date them), so I can’t recall when exactly I had written this, but if I had to guess, I would say around 2012. I was entering high school and was struggling to cope with making new friends and losing old ones. So, I wrote this:

I guess it happens to everybody. You grow up and you begin to figure out that people who meant the world to you when you were a kid, you start to grow apart. It’s not that you fought and stopped being friends, or something happened that made you think differently about them, I guess it’s just another part of growing up. It may be the distance, and the fact that you live so far away from each other, which makes hanging out harder to do. It may be the age difference between each of you, because some people change when being two or three years apart becomes more prominent. Or maybe it’s just that they had more friends than you do, more people to hang out with, and you just moved to the bottom of their list of people to see. And it wasn’t meant to be mean. They weren’t trying to hurt you. It just kind of happened that way. But it just hurts to go back and see them, four or five years later, and realize that every memory that you still hold so close to your heart, doesn’t really mean as much to them. The playing with squirt guns on a hot summer day, the movie marathons at a late night party, video games in the basement, the pool parties every summer. It’s like a simple hello feels awkward to you, because even though neither of you changed much, so much between you has.

I’ve left out the last two sentences, as they’re even more emo and unnecessary than the rest of it. It’s funny to look back at what (probably) 14-year-old Danielle was thinking and compare it to what 18-year-old Danielle is thinking now. I still think about those same friends with heavy hearts. I do wonder what would’ve happened had we not grown apart for whatever reasons we had. I do think about what it would be like to spend time with them again. The thing that I need to come to terms with is that there isn’t a reason. The question of why our friendship didn’t last can never be answered, because there’s no reason.

In Zoe Sugg’s first book, Girl Online, she writes, “At first I blamed myself. I thought maybe I was saying or doing something wrong. But then I wondered if sometimes our friendships are a bit like clothes and when they start to feel uncomfortable, it’s not because we’ve done anything wrong. It just means that we’ve outgrown them.”

I think that’s what I need to keep telling myself. Friends come and friends go, and that’s okay. Just because those old friendships weren’t made to last doesn’t mean they weren’t important while they were there. I should look back at those memories and smile for the childhood fun they provided me, but I shouldn’t cry thinking about what once was.

My hypothesis is that one reason I get so sad when thinking about this is because I think about how happy I was. I loved who I was then when those people were in my life. I loved how nothing really beat me down and how I always had a smile on my face, and not because I painted it on, but because I was truly happy. Not only do I miss those friendships, but I miss the girl I was while I had them.

But the fact is, I’m okay. I have different friendships than I did five years ago, but they are the best friendships I’ve ever had. They’re different kinds of friendships. They’re friendships built on mutual interest and love for each other instead of the hand of our parents. These are the friendships that I am meant to hold onto and develop forever.

And I’m not saying I haven’t typed out messages to old friends only to delete them. I’m not saying that I’m going to be happy on New Year’s Eve. Whenever this holiday rolls around, I gain a heavy heart and struggle to smile as the clock strikes midnight. I wonder if it will always hurt this much to enter the new year and hear the names of the old friends I no longer know.

My brother, Lucas, gave me some words of wisdom the other day on one of our long car rides home from college. I was talking about people from high school who did me wrong and how I wasn’t sure I would ever be able to forgive them. While acknowledging my pain, Lucas also said that one day, without realizing it, I’ll have forgiven those people. Hearing their names won’t hurt as much as they do now. I’ll look back on the things that happened, but only for a split second before I move on. Without even knowing it, I will have forgiven them, because time does heal all wounds.

I think the same can be said for these memories. Right now everything still hurts. I still get sad when the new year comes around, and thinking about those people makes my heart hurt. It’s been over five years since I really considered these people my friends, but it still hurts to think about what once was. That makes me wonder if I’ll just hurt forever. But I know I won’t. I know that some day, I’ll hold my own New Year’s Eve party with friends who will last. I think that’s when I’ll know that I’m okay.

This probably doesn’t make any sense. It probably all sounds really weird and shady, but I have nothing against these old friends. If they approached me and wanted to reconnect, I would never turn them down, because nothing went wrong between us. If the desire to reunite sparked inside of them, I would be more than happy to fan the flames. For now though, I have to face this reality that’s at hand. We have grown up and we have grown apart, and I am left with nothing but the memories of what once was. It may hurt right now, but I must remind myself that it won’t hurt forever.

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Thu, 08 Dec 2016 01:25:47 +0000aryonnarichardhttps://silverlightmedia.net/2016/12/08/fox-street-ticket-giveaway/Throw it back to the era of disco lights and get ready to dance all night! Spend New Year’s Eve at The Bluebird Theater with Fox Street & Friends. The theme for the evening is Boogie Nights & Blow, during the event supported by Tiger Party.

Fox Street, the group from Denver, boasts soulful rock n’ roll sound laced with three-part harmonies, guitars, soulful sax, and a funky rhythm section. Check “I Got The Feeling” for a preview of what to expect :)

Like what you hear? Enter our GIVEAWAY powered by AEG LIVE Rocky Mountains for your chance to WIN a FREE pair of tickets.

Imagine yourself dancing in complete anonymity, it’s a darkly lit room, there is a DJ selecting the night’s score as a hundred other masked silhouettes eclipse each other in rhythm. It’s a countdown to a release. Whether you need to be loved or lost, this is your place on New Year’s Eve.

Enter a world of mystery and elegance at Capitol Hill’s masks-required NYE party. Copious Love’s Midnight Masquerade merges the theatrics of a dark modern ball with a thumping showcase of DJs, and a bottomless champagne VIP ticket level. Purchase a mask if you don’t have one, but this party opens its doors to guests who play along with the masquerade. Inside, you’re welcomed to the bar featuring cocktail specials, champagne, beer and wine to help entertain you with the musical stylings of DJs K Relly, S**tbox and special guests! Dance under the giant chandelier on New Year’s Eve and party toward the future with friends in Seattle’s best nightlife district.

Rules for a Masquerade

1. Mask Required
A masquerade ball means that we have a strict mask-required policy at this event. Your admission comes complete with a basic mask if you don’t have one, but we thoroughly recommend preparing your mask in advance. Now is the time to get crazy on pinterest designing the perfect mask for your outfit.

2. Costume or Formal Attire encouraged
This is going to be an expo of strange, so run with it. In classical victorian masquerade parties, ladies and gentlemen wore their finest formal dress. At Copious Love’s party, anything goes. We want to see you get creative and go crazy. Photos will be taken!

3. Party like no one knows who you are
Now that you’ve got 1. and 2. set, you’re ready to have one of the best New Year’s Eve parties of your ever-loving life. Join Copious Love as we present this fantasy macabre ball under the “mega-chandelier” and throw all of your 2016 grief to the past as we party toward the future.

Getting to the party

VENUE — 12th Ave Arts map | website
12th Ave Arts is on Capitol Hill in Seattle on 12th Avenue in between Pine and Olive. It is right between (RGB) Rachel’s Ginger Beer & Dumpling Tzar with a bright “Arts” sign lit up out front.

PARKING — Let’s face it, we’re in Capitol Hill and parking sucks. But we have some tips to keep you on top of traffic. REMINDER! Street parking is metered until 8pm, after which you don’t have to pay. OUR FAVORITE PARKING LOT: The Seattle Central Community College parking lot has evening $5 – $10 parking. Located on Harvard Ave at E Pine Street (map). It’s only a few blocks to walk.

RIDESHARE—Uber and Lyft or taxis are fantastic options, especially when you go VIP. We don’t want you driving home after partying so hard with us. Download the app on your phone and use it to get to and from the event.

Make an evening of it

CAPITOL HILL is one of Seattle’s best nightlife neighborhoods, hosting some of the best restaurants, bars, and clubs that our city has to offer. Vibrant and continuously bustling, this is a great spot to make a complete night out of it.

DINING NEARBY Rachel’s Ginger Beer for excellent ginger beer and the world’s best moscow mules. They have a fried chicken sandwich window and pretty much everything on their menu is delicious.Quinn’s for impeccable atmosphere, classic libations, as well as one of the city’s most delicious burgers. Hands down great place for an intimate culinary adventure.Poquitos for excellent Mexican food, cheap drinks and fantastic service! Good for larger parties.

SEE ACROBATIC CONUNDRUM NEXT DOOR!
There is an amazing circus performing the whole month of December and they have a final performance the same night as the party. They have graciously offered any Copious Love friends a discount on tickets! Check out their shows here, and use the Discount Code: “copiousacro” when purchasing tickets. bit.do/4HIGH

According to YouTube (as reported by Variety), Adele’s installment of James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” is the year’s most viral video with 135 million views. Its giant platform paved the way for Corden’s biggest and most talked-about guests from First Lady Michelle Obama to the forthcoming Madonna entry (which airs tonight (Dec. 7). Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s Lip Sync Battle featuring Ginuwine and Beyoncé also cracked the top ten, which was light on musical entries.

Are you getting into the festive spirit yet? If you’re living in Dubai, perhaps you’re looking for a festive getaway or entertainment options, or – if you’re planning to visit Dubai over Christmas & New Year’s, you want to find out what festive treats we have in store for our guests.

Celebrate Christmas in style at the Bonnington this year! While we can’t promise you a white Christmas, we can assure you of the highest level of comfort and service for the duration of your stay. Have a look at our festive brochure and, for more details or to book, click here.

Your favorite Harlequin Heartwarming authors are back with fifteen all new stories set in charming Christmas Town, Maine.

Save on your next Heartwarming purchase. Details inside the book.

This holiday season, warm your heart with 15 connected sweet, clean & wholesome holiday romances set in Christmas Town from 15 Harlequin Heartwarming authors who are USA Today, national bestselling, and award-winning authors.

There are five connected books in A Heartwarming Holiday. That means each set of three novellas shares characters and storylines! This collection of PG-rated holiday romances are all set in Christmas Town, Maine, a location introduced in the 2014 Harlequin Heartwarming release Christmas, Actually. A Heartwarming Holiday will bring you laughter, tears, and happily-ever-afters (no cliffhangers), for more than 1200 pages.

Book 1: Once Upon a Holiday by Anna Adams, Anna J Stewart & Melinda Curtis:
Three former college roommates start a business to bring the magic of the holidays to everyone in Christmas Town.

Book 3: 24 North Pole Lane by Carol Ross, Amy Vastine & Cheryl Harper:
Romance is being delivered to 24 North Pole Lane this holiday season.

Book 4: Magic Moments by Tara Taylor Quinn, Shirley Hailstock & Liz Flaherty:
Three different times, three different stories. They all bring magic to Christmas Town.

Book 5: Nutcracker Sweethearts by Dana Mentink, Roz Denny Fox, & Amie Denman:
As the stage production of the Nutcracker unfolds in Christmas Town, three couples find love with the help of a little holiday magic!Amazon: http://amzn.to/2cGH7j9

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Wed, 07 Dec 2016 01:58:40 +0000lilbitsoffashionhttps://lilbitsoffashion.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/online-thrifting/I’ve had the ThreadUp app for a couple of months and finally took the plunge and placed an order.

I was looking for a couple of new dresses for our belated honeymoon including a dress for New Years Eve in Hawaii. These two dresses were new with tags and my first order was 40% off.

This dress is from Xhiliration and the neckline is what sold me. I plan to wear it with heels and statement earrings to our New Years Eve luau in Hawaii.

A tie knot dress is a wardrobe necessity and this Ambercrobie and Fitch made the cut. Wear with Vans and zip-up for sightseeing or wedges and a jean jacket for a casual dinner.

Have you tried online thrifting or ThreadUp? Let me know about your experiences in the comments.
(Photos from ThreadUp)

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Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:32:38 +0000kmhoulishttps://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/12/06/highmark-first-night-activities-2016-announced/PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Winners of this year’s sing-off competition set the tone, as the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced activities for Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, this New Year’s Eve.

“With this year’s theme, ‘Pittsburgh, the next two hundred years,’ this will leave First Nighters hopeful about the 200 years that lie ahead,” said Highmark spokesman Evan Frazier.

More than a hundred events are scheduled. Cheryl Capezzuti’s towering puppets will have visitors craning their necks, and ice carver Rich Bubin will be back with his popular Fire and Ice show. But First Night director Sarah Aziz says there’ll be major changes in staging.

“We’ve relocated our main stage. It’s going to be facing Stanwix Street, this year. So we’ll have space for more people. We’ve added a third outdoor stage on Eighth Street. We’ve moved the food trucks over to that larger lot, so there will be more food trucks,” Aziz said.

She says this year’s show will also have an emphasis on comedy.

“We’re working with the Pittsburgh Comedy Festival this year. So we’e going to have stand-up and improv. Four different improv groups this year,” she said.

First Night activities are free — almost. If you want to attend one of the indoor events, come on down to the Box Office in Theater Square in the Cultural District, or various Giant Eagles, and purchase a $10 badge. It gets you in everywhere.

With a hundred events to choose from in a span of six hours… plan carefully.

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Tue, 06 Dec 2016 20:36:00 +0000ottumwaposthttps://ottumwapost.wordpress.com/2016/12/06/celebrate-10th-anniversary-of-bridge-view-center-on-new-years-eve/OTTUMWA-Bridge View Center RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR to celebrate the venue’s 10th anniversary on Saturday, December 31st, 2016!

“We are excited to celebrate this 10th anniversary,” said Mayor Tom Lazio. “Bridge View Center has added a great deal to our community in terms of entertainment, culture and education. We are really proud of the venue and what it continues to bring to our community.”

The evening will kick off with a special 10th anniversary dinner menu created by Executive Chef Bob Newell at 6:30 pm. Followed by live music performed by Chicago-based Front of House Band followed by a 12 midnight champagne toast and fireworks display over the Des Moines River waterfront.

“It has been an exciting 10 years,” said Dale Uehling, President of Bridge View Center Inc., “Bridge View Center is serving the community very well.”

For Tickets and Table Reservations contact the Bridge View Center at (641) 684-7000.

Table reservations and dinner tickets are available through December 23rd. Dance tickets include appetizers, live music and fireworks display at midnight and will be available through the night of the event.

ABOUT Bridge View Center
The Bridge View Center, opened in 2007, is nestled on the banks of the Des Moines River and is the crown jewel for the City of Ottumwa. This 92,000 square foot complex features an Expo Hall, adjoining conference/meeting space, a state-of the art Theater and a Grand Lobby that welcomes you in! It is fast becoming the premier destination in SE Iowa for concerts, theatrical events and conventions.

ABOUT VenuWorks
VenuWorks provides customized management solutions for arenas, stadiums, theatres and convention centers throughout the country with services that include operations, catering, concessions, along with the booking and marketing of sports and entertainment events.